I think the restored AFM would most likely end up the same price as a MM. A project game allows you to have a very nice game when you done, but the expense would need to be checked before proceeding.

+1

Doesn't really matter what the title is, you can't underestimate how much a restoration can cost. If you do it yourself then of course it'll be cheaper than paying someone else to do it but it's still not cheap. At the end of the day though you get the game you want in the condition you want it in.